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The Prophetic Section
20 The vision is figurative. The explanation is literal. _ It must not
be further "explained_ ". The seven stars are seven messengers. The
seven lamp stands are seven ecclesias. These will be found at the
places indicated at the opening of the Lord's day. They are God's
lu... [ Continue Reading ]
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The Prophetic Section
THYATIRA
18 Tertullian and Epiphanius say that there was no ecclesia in
Thyatira when John wrote these letters. On this ground many rejected
this prophecy in early times. There is no difficulty in this if we
recognize the fact that, in spirit, John was transported into th... [ Continue Reading ]